Phenotypic and genetic aspects of production in the Dohne Merino. IV. The influence of age of the ewe on production lambs

To determine the influence of the age of the ewe on characteristics such as body mass, greasy fleece mass, clean fleece mass, fiber diameter and staple length the data obtained from 500 ewes born between 1970 and 1979 was used. Their body mass at mating increased from 55 kg to 61 kg between the ages...

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Autores principales: Fourie, A.J., Heydenrich, H.J.
Formato: Journal Article
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 1983
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/66791

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